Hong Kong Composers, Musicians, Lyricists and Singers

Unlock Your Instrument’s Potential: Simon Pinder’s Guitar & Bass Setup Essentials Workshop
WEDNESDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | THE WANCH, HONG KONG
Transform your playing and your instrument in just 2 hours!Join Master Luthier Simon Pinder-trusted by legends like BB King, David Bowie, Prince, George Benson, and Queen-for a hands-on workshop designed for musicians, students, teachers, and serious hobbyists.

WHAT’S HOLDING BACK YOUR SOUND?
A well-set-up instrument unlocks your creativity, confidence, and true tone. Yet, many musicians struggle with action, tuning, or playability issues that hold them back.This workshop gives you the skills and insider knowledge to diagnose and fix the most common setup challenges-so you can get the best out of your guitar or bass, every time you play.

WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS

• LEARN FROM THE BEST Simon Pinder has repaired and built instruments for some of the world’s most iconic artists. Get direct insights and practical tips from a true master.
• HANDS-ON, PRACTICAL SKILLS Bring your own guitar or bass and work on it during the session. Leave with your instrument playing better than ever-and the confidence to keep it that way.
• IMMEDIATE, LASTING IMPACT Walk away with new skills you can use for a lifetime of better sound and playability.

WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE

• Gain hands-on experience adjusting string height, neck relief, intonation, pickup height, and tuning stability on your own instrument.
• Learn to diagnose and solve common playability issues that hold back your sound.
• Understand the fundamentals of guitar and bass setup so you can maintain your instrument with confidence.
• Discover professional setup secrets from a luthier trusted by world-class musicians.
• Walk away with your guitar or bass playing better than ever-and the skills to keep it that way.

Ticket: HK$500 (includes workshop and one soft drink)
Limited seats-reserve your spot now and take your playing to the next level!
Simon Pinder’s Guitar & Bass Setup Essentials Workshop
3rd September 2025 (Wednesday)
The Wanch, 1/F, Henan Building, 90 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai
6pm – 9pm
HK$500
https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/simon-pinders-guitar-bass-setup-essentials-workshop-3-sep-2025-tickets-1490569957869

### Each participant is requested to bring their own guitar or bass to work on during the workshop.

### -->> For Simon Pinder's Guitar & Bass Setup Essentials Workshop, Bring strings and make sure your frets are properly level and crowned.

### please bring your own tools if you have them. Recommended tools include truss rod adjusters, Allen keys, screwdrivers, string cutters, feeler gauges, and any other setup tools you use. Bringing your own tools will help you get the most out of the hands-on session.

### -->>The course consists of cleaning fingerboard if necessary, checking bad frets, stringing up, truss rod adjustment, string height adjustment (action) and intonation at bridge, pickup height adjustment on neck and bridge pick ups for optimum balance and cleaning electronics<<--

***Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ***
WORKSHOP CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH